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WATER 



FROM THE 



WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, 

GREENBRIER COUNTY, VA. 



V 

With practical remarks on its medical properties, and 
applicability to particular diseases. 

BY 

J 
J. J. MOORMAN, M. D. 

Resident Physician at the White Sulphur Springs. 



The extensive sales of the White Sulphur Water last year, and 
the greatly increased demands that now exist for it, in connection 
with the important fact, that it has, we helieve, given universal sat- 
isfaction, in its operations and general effects upon those who have 
used it, induce the proprietors to enlarge very considerably their 
operations for transporting it. Increased facilities of getting it to 
market enable them to sell it at a price considerably below that 
of last year, and which they feel confident will be satisfactory to 
the public. 

With the view of simplifying our business, — of having the wa- 
ter sold at uniform prices in all the cities ; and at the same time 
of guarding against impositions, that might be practiced upon the 
public, we have determined to appoint One General Agent in 
each of the principal cities, who will keep the water constantly 
on hand, for the supply of the public generally, and for all 
Dealers who may wish to purchase the water to sell again. 






The General Agents already created are the following : 
Richmond, Va. Alex. Duval. 

Baltimore, Richard Norris. 

Washington City, J. L. Peabody. 

Philadelphia, Charles Ellis & Co. 

New York, Rushton & Aspinwall . 

Albany, N. Y, James Gould & Co. 

Boston, " Edmund Codman & Co,* 

C Spotswood & Robinson, 
Petersburg, Va. < Bragg & Thomas, 

£ Dupuy, Rosser & Jones, 
Louisville, Ky. George H. Carg. 



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Of either of the General Agents, or of others who purchase 
from them, the public may fullyLrely on getting the genuine 
White Sulphur Water. 

In offering this valuable water for the public use, it has been 
thought that a brief account of its prominent medical qualities, 
with an enumeration of the principal diseases, for which it has 
been especially celebrated, together with the best manner of 
using it, when taken with a view to its medicinal effects, might 
be acceptable to many persons. We accordingly subjoin a synop- 
sis upon these subjects for which we are indebted to Dr. J. J. 
Moorman, the Resident Physician at the White Sulphur 
Spri?igs. 

For more specific information upon the same subjects, we refer 
to a small work, recently published by Dr. Moorman, entitled 
" A Directory for the use of the White Sulphur Water/" 

WM. B. CALWELL & CO. 
White Sulphur Springs, 
Greenbrier City, Va. 
January 8th, 1840. 



Medical Qualities of the White Sulphur Water. 

The sensible medicinal effects of this water are most obviously 
displayed, in its action upon the Bowels, — Liver, — Kidneys 
and Skin. 

Proper quantities, if taken in the morning, will rarely fail to 
exert & purgative effect, in the course of the day. The Liver is, 
in most instances, brought under its influence by a few days per- 
severance in its use, as will be abundantly manifest from the char- 
acter of its secretions. Its action upon the Kidneys is readily 
induced, and we often see it, at the same time, exerting both a 
diuretic and cathartic effect. Occasionally, perspiration is easily 
induced from the use of this water : but its full effects upon the 
Skin, manifested, not only by increased, but by Sulphurous 



Perspiration, do not often take place, until it has been freely used 
for several weeks : nor until the secretory system, generally, has 
been brought under its influence. 

The most distinguished, and certainly the most important char- 
acteristic of the water, in its operations upon the system, is its 
Alterative action* 

It is mainly owing to its powerful alterative character, that it 
differs so essentially from most other mineral waters, and possesses 
a power greatly superior to any other in curing diseases originating 
in, or dependant upon obstructions. 

By alterative action is meant a power that is gradually exerted, 
in changing a morbid into a healthy condition, without any imme- 
diate sensible effects. 

We think it may be safely asserted, that no other mineral water 
has been discovered, that so clearly, and so quickly displays a 
general alterative effect upon the human system, as the White 
Sulphur. It is mainly by virtue of this valuable action, that it so 
certainly, and so speedily emulges the Liver and cures Bilious 
diseases, or prevents their occurrence. It is in virtue of the same 
valuable action, that it changes and corrects the vitiated secretions 
of the stomach, in cases of Dyspepsia, and cures that formidable 
disease. It is chiefly by its alterative action that the sallow, or 
orange colour of the skin, is speedily removed, and the patient 
acquires freshness of colour, with general renovation of body and 
spirits. It is by virtue of the same power that this water has 
proved so eminently serviceable to persons threatened with fevers, 
from miasmatic or other causes, almost invariably securing against 
such attacks, when timely used. It is in consequence of the same 
alterative action, that it has acquired the character of a specific 
in Mercureal Diseases; and in the secondary symptoms of the 
Venereal Disease. In fine, it is this alterative power of the 
water, silently, but surely, changing the diseased into healthy or- 
gans, that gives it its peculiar and distinguishing features; and 
which has established for it a general medicinal reputation, cer- 
tainly surpassing that to which any other similar agent has 
attained. 



We will now briefly notice some of the Diseases for the cure 
of which the White Sulphur Water has been long and justly 
celebrated. 



LIVER COMPLAINTS. 

Among the great variety of visitors who annually resort to this 
invaluable fountain, none perhaps receive more unequivocal and 
essential benefit from the use of its waters, than those affected with 
that class of disease, denominated Bilious. 

In all affections of this class, if the attack be recent and unat- 
tended with organic lesions, a few days, or at farthest, a few 
weeks use of the waters, produces the most salutary and pleasing 
results. 



The powerful and happy effects which this water exerts upon 
the Liver, (he largest and most important secretory organ of the 
body, deserves especial attention. Its influence is gradually, but 
surely to unload that viscus when engorged, and to stimulate it to 
a healthy and vigorous exercise of its functions when torpid. In- 
deed the unequalled powers of this water are often truly extraordi- 
nary in the certainty and rapidity wiih which it restores the dor- 
mant energies of the Liver; creating a copious flow of healthy 
bile, and consequent activity of the bowels : imparting vigour to 
the whole digestive and assimilative functions, and consequently, 
energy and strength to the body, and life and elasticity to the 
spirits. 

Thousands of delighted and happy living witnesses may be 
found, who bear a willing and grateful testimony to the unrivalled 
utility of these waters, in Liver complaints, in their own persons, 
when used by them as a "last resort." Nor are these good effects 
from the water, confined to those who have drank it at the foun- 
tain; numerous cases have occurred within the last few years, in 
which the same happy results have taken place, in those who have 
used it from bottles, after it had been long removed from the 
Spring f 

DYSPEPSIA. 

In this formidable disease, the White Sulphur Water has long 
enjoyed a high and deserved celebrity. It being decidedly alka- 
line in its character, (as will be seen by reference to its analysis,) 
it promptly relieves the acidity or sourness of stomach, incident to 
this disease; while, by its alterative operations, it effectually cor- 
rects the morbid condition of the stomach and liver, upon which 
the disease depends. 

Professor Hayward, of Boston, in a pamphlet recently pub- 
lished, on the Virginia Springs; and from which much valuable 
information may be derived, speaks, in strong terms of commen- 
dation, of these waters in dyspepsia and other diseases ; here- 
marks,that " the whole tribe of dyspeptics, if their trouble be not 
the effect of organic disease, may resort, with well grounded ex- 
pectation of relief, to these healing waters." 

Professor Chapman, of Philadelphia, in writing upon the same 
subject, observes that " encouraged by the high reputation of these 
waters, I have of late years, occasionally, sent patients to them, 
chiefly with derangements of the Liver and stomach, and general- 
ly have been exceedingly pleased with the results." 

Professor Gibson, of Philadelphia, in a recent communication, 
affords the following unequivocal testimony to the efficacy of these 
waters in dyspepsia, and other kindred diseases. "I can declare, 
with great confidence," observes the Professor, "as the result of a 
large share of experience with the White Sulphur Water, that 
the most beneficial effects have arisen from its use, in various Dy s- 
peptic depravities; in simple and complicated disorders of the 
Liver; in obstinate affections of the alimentary canal," &c, &c. 
Much more, and equally strong testimony, could be given, if ne- 
cessary, shewing the great benefit which dyspeptics may derive 
from the use of these waters. 



COSTIVENESS. 

In obstinate or habitual Costiveness, great reliance may be 
placed in the persevering; use of these waters. The distinguished 
Dr. Thos. Harris, of Philadelphia, who has had much experience 
in their use, remarks, in a letter to a friend, " I am pleased to learn, 
that it is in contemplation, to transport the water of the White 
Sulphur Spring to our Atlantic cities. This water is an excellent 
aperient and alterative, and is found particularly beneficial in 
diseases of the chylopoetic viscera, attended with Costiveness." 
He adds, " those who cannot conveniently visit the Springs, may 
use these waters advantageously at home; particularly as they 
do not deteriorate by transportation, if carefully corked and 
sealed." 

JAUNDICE. 

This disease is most certainly and promptly cured, by the use 
of this water. It is confidently asserted, by those having the 
very best opportunities of knowing, that no case of Jaundice has 
ever resisted a i^ew weeks persevering use of the waters; and our 
own observations, for a number of years, go to confirm the cor- 
rectness of this opinion. 

CHRONIC RHEUMATISM. 

In this very common and painful affection, the virtues of the 
White Sulphur Water have been long and justly celebrated. 
Their efficacy in this disease was well known to the aborigines, be- 
fore the country was settled by the whites; and it is a part of the 
history of the Spring, that they were much valued and resorted to 
by the Indians of the surrounding country, for the cure of rheu- 
matism. The water, for the. last fifty years, has been very exten- 
sively used for the cure of this disease; and its well earned repu- 
tation now annually draws hundreds of rheumatic sufferers to its 
source, for relief. The distinguished Professor Warren, of 
Boston, who spent some time at the Springs, in a recent commu- 
nication on the subject, bears the most unequivocal testimony to 
its efficacy, in such cases. 

GOUT. 

Many persons afflicted with this painful disease, have obtained 
great relief from these waters; and where the disease is not 
strictly hereditary, much permanent good may be anticipated 
from their use. 

DROPSIES. 

In Dropsies, originating in, or dependant upon obstructions in 
the Liver, Spleen, &c. &c, as such diseases very frequently are, 
great and permanent relief may reasonably be expected from a 
course of these waters. 

PALSY, in some cases, has been essentially relieved, by per- 
severing in their use. 



6 
BREAST COMPLAINTS. 

In that peculiar form of Breast affection, which has been oc- 
casioned by disease of the Stomach or Liver, extending to the 
Lungs or wind pipe, the most gratifying and happy results have 
often been obtained, from the use of this water. In such cases, 
it produces its good effects, by curing the original disease, upon 
which the affection of the Lungs depends; and, as a consequence, 
the sympathetic or translated affection ceases. 

It very often happens, that protracted cases of Liver or stomach 
complaints extend a morbid influence to the wind pipe, or sub- 
stance of the lungs, occasioning cough, expectoration, pain, and 
many of the usual symptoms attendant on genuine Consumption; 
and such cases are often mistaken for this most fatal disease. It 
is in the translated affection just referred to, that the Sulphur Wa- 
ter may be used, not only with safety, but with the fairest pros- 
pects of success. 

NEURALGIA, and Nervous Diseases in general, have 
often been effectually cured by the use of the White Sulphur Wa- 
ter. The last few years have brought scores of sufferers to the 
Springs, seeking relief from the Protean and painful effects of 
Neuralgia, and in some cases in which the effects of the water 
have been fairly tested, the most pleasing results have been 
exhibited. 

GRAVEL, &c. 

In Gravel, and other kindred affections of the Kidneys and 
Bladder, most decisive good results have ensued, from a perse- 
vering use of these waters. Professor Gibson, in a communica- 
tion to which we have before referred, speaks from the results of 
his experience, in the highest terms of commendation of the vir- 
tues of this water, in obstructions, and other derangements of 
the Kidneys. 

In Chronic Inflammation of the Kidneys and Bladder. 

In Chronic Inflammation of the Urethra. 

In Gleet, and other similar chronic affections, the best results 
may be expected from their use. 

In DISEASES of FEMALES, dependant on debility and 
obstructions, such as chlorosis, &c, &c, the water has always 
enjoyed a high reputation, and has almost always displayed the 
most happy and triumphant effects. The gradual increase of en- 
ergy and power which they impart to the secretory system, is soon 
manifested in the increased tone and strength of the body, and in 
the life and elasticity of the animal spirits. 

In PILES, this water has proved eminently serviceable, parti- 
cularly in that form of the disease attended with a passive bleed- 
ing from the bowel. 



In Hypochondriasis, or Low Spirits, dependant as it often 
is, on derangement of the Liver, stomach or bowels : 

In Spasmodic affections, unattended by fever : 

In Water Brash : 

In General Weakness, unattended with acute disease : 

In Scrofula, or King's Evil, and in Scurvy, the most grati- 
fying results may reasonably be anticipated from the use of this 
valuable medical agent, 

ERUPTIONS, or other affections of the SKIN. 

For the cure of the various diseases of the Skin, the efficacy of 
this water has been known, and extolled from the earliest discov- 
ery of the founf.ain that supplies it. 

Professor Gibson, from his own experience, speaks in the 
highest terms of the use of this water, in " aggravated forms of 
cutaneous diseases," and the writer has often been gratified in 
witnessing the rapid amendment, and perfect recovery in the 
course of the season, of persons visiting the Springs, with un- 
seemly and loathsome affections of this kind. 

In III Conditioned ULCERS of the extremities, or other 
parts of the body, it has been the pleasure of the writer, to witness 
the most happy results from the use of the White Sulphur Water; 
indeed no internal remedy, in many cases, seems to display so fine 
an effect. In connection with the internal use of the water, in 
such cases, we have often found it advantageous to bathe the parts 
affected with it. 

MERCURIAL DISEASES. 

In that enfeebled and peculiar condition of the system, result- 
ing from the long protracted, or injudicious use of mercury, and 
in the secondary symptoms of VENEREAL DISEASE, often 
connected with this peculiar state of the system, the White Sul- 
phur Water has displayed its very happiest effects. 

The extraordinary powers of this water, in correcting the in- 
jurious constitutional and local effects of mercury, and of 
eradicating the lurking poison of the Venereal Disease from the 
system, ought to be generally known, and cannot be too highly 
appreciated by the medical profession, or the public. 

The writer, after long and ample experience with the White 
Sulphur Water, has no hesitancy in observing, that if called 
upon to name a particular disease, or state of the system, in which 
this celebrated medical agent is most transcendantly efficacious, he 
would, at once, name mercurial affections, and the sequel of 
Venereal Disease; because he regards the water, in such cases, 
as a specific, and as certainly effecting cures, where no other 
known agent would do so. This we know is strong language; 
and nothing but the remits of long and successful experience, 
could induce him to use it. Of the scores of patients affected 
with disease from the abuse of mercury, or from badly cured 
syphylis, and many of them in a state of the greatest wretched- 



ness and misery, who annually resort to the White Sulphur 
Springs for relief, we have never known a single case that was 
not either completely cured, or so greatly relieved, as fully to 
evidence the complete triumph of the water over these formidable 
affections, which, from their obstinacy in repelling nearly all 
efforts to effect their cure, have heretofore stood as a reproach 
to the materia medica and the healing art. 



PROPER METHOD OF USING THE WATER. 

As a wholesome and pleasant beverage, or as a corrector of thirst, the man 
in health may safely consult his own pleasure, as to the time of taking the wa- 
ter, or the quantity to he taken. 

With such, it may be used with safety and advantage, at any time of the 
day : but with those in feeble health, some regard is due, both to time and 
quantity. 

Taken with a view to its medicinal effects, it is best to use it on an empty 
stomach, and some time before eating each meal. In the morning, before 
breakfast, is, ordinarily, the time at which the largest amount should be taken. 
From two to four glasses of the water, taken at this time, followed by smaller 
quantities before each succeeding meal, usually exerts a decided cathartic ef- 
fect, in the course of the day; and, at the same time, augments considerably 
the secretion of the kidneys. 

From one to two bottles of the water in the course of the day, is the quantity 
that should be used, in the larger portion of cases; but this amount is fre- 
quently greatly increased, not only without inconvenience to the patient, but 
with the best results. 

It should be borne in mind, that when the full alterative effects of the water 
are desired, (and which we consider, in most cases, its best effects) much 
purgative operation is not desirable. To have the bowels kept in a loose or 
laxative condition, is all that is necessary in such cases ; and from one to two 
bottles a day will almost invariably effect this object, whilst the alterative 
operations will be silently, but surely, going forward to the restoration of the 
system. 

The most common period of using this water, is during the mild weather of 
Spring, Summer or Fall: but this results rather from habit, than from the nature 
of the remedy. The water may be used medicinally with good effect, at any 
period of the year; and although i,t may be oftener needed during the seasons 
above referred to, there is nothing to forbid its use, during the winter, when it 
may be required. 



•J^f** Persons using the water from bottles, during hot weather, should invaria- 
bly have it cooled before they drink it .• — it is thus rendered more agreeable to the 
palate, and more grateful to the stomach and general system. 



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